Springbok no. 163 · Scrumhalf
Taffy Townsend
William Henry Townsend · Sharks
1Tests
0Tries
1Tours
26Age at debut
Test career
1921
First test
13 Aug 1921, age 26 · Scrumhalf v New Zealand, Carisbrook, Dunedin
Biography
Taffy Townsend was a Welshman from Newport who played scrumhalf for South Africa in the first Test against New Zealand in 1921, at Carisbrook, Dunedin. Born in 1895, he played for Natal and served in both World Wars. He died on 27 January 1943.
Test history
1 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 1921 |  New Zealand | Carisbrook, Dunedin | Scrumhalf | L 5–13 | Sharks |